Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir Retires From Test Cricket At The Age Of 27
Mumbai: Pakistan fast bowler Mohammed Amir who has been the most successful bowler in the 10-nation World Cup has announced his retirement from Test Cricket, but has committed to play white-ball cricket. Amir made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in July 2009.
In a statement, Pakistan pacer said, “It has been an honour to represent Pakistan in the pinnacle and traditional format of the game. I, however, have decided to move away from the longer version so I can concentrate on white-ball cricket. Playing for Pakistan remains my ultimate desire and objective, and I will try my best to be in the best physical shape to contribute in the team’s upcoming challenges, including next year’s ICC T20 World Cup.”
“It has not been an easy decision to make and I have been thinking about this for some time. But with the ICC World Test Championship commencing shortly, and Pakistan boasting some very exciting young fast bowlers, it is appropriate that I call on my time in Test cricket so that the selectors can plan accordingly,” he added.
“I want to thank all my team-mates as well the opponents in red-ball cricket. It has been a privilege to play with and against them. I am sure our paths will continue to cross in limited-overs cricket as all of us play and compete with the same vigour and determination.”I also want to thank the PCB for providing me with the opportunity to don the golden star on my chest. And, I am grateful to my coaches who have groomed me at various stages of my career.”
Amir represented Pakistan in 36 Tests, taking 119 wickets at an average of 30.47. He also had best bowling figures were six for 44 against the West Indies in April 2017. At a younger age of 17, he had a troublesome start to his international career with involvement in the spot-fixing scandal in 2011. The player was banned for five-year. He returned to the Pakistan squad in 2016 and played 22 Tests, picking up 62 wickets.
Pakistan Cricket Board manager Wasim Khan said, “He overcame adversity as a young cricketer and came back stronger not only as a cricketer but also as a better human being, His skill, on the field, and his personality will be missed in the dressing room in the longer format.”
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